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China Limits Export of Some Technologies Related to Rare Earth Elements

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BEIJING (Sputnik) - The Chinese authorities have imposed export restrictions on a number of technologies related to the production and processing of rare earth elements, according to a document released by the Chinese Commerce Ministry on Thursday.
In particular, the document introduces an export ban or restrictions on a number of technologies related to the processing of samarium-cobalt, neodymium-iron-boron and cerium magnets.
On August 1, China imposed export controls on the rare earth metals gallium and germanium to ensure national security.
FILE - A Chinese microchip is seen through a microscope set up at the booth for the state-controlled Tsinghua Unigroup project which is aimed at driving China's semiconductor ambitions during the 21st China Beijing International High-tech Expo in Beijing, China, on May 17, 2018. China has imposed export curbs on two metals used in computer chips and solar cells, expanding a squabble with Washington over high-tech trade ahead of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's visit to Beijing this week. - Sputnik International, 1920, 03.08.2023
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China's Rare Earth Metals Ban Hits US Chip Trade Restrictions Where It Hurts
Gallium and germanium are widely used in the production of advanced technological goods, including semiconductors, solar panels, wireless communication devices and optical systems.
Over the past few decades, China has invested heavily in the production and processing of rare earths and has taken a leading position in the global supply chains.
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